St Ives

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County - Cornwall | Map
Tel code: 01736 | code search
Postcode: TR26 | code search
Population: 12000
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St Ives History
Birthplace of:
Leonard Hobhouse Peter Lanyon George Lloyd
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Folk Customs:
Cornish Midsummer Bonfires
Helston Floral Day Furry Dance
Padstow 'Obby 'Oss
Quinquennial Knill Dance,
St Columb Hurling
Tom Bawcock's Eve

St Ives Events

May
St Ives Food & Drink Festival

September
St Ives September Festival

Latest reviews

Lower Penderleath Campsite
"We stayed at Lower Penderleath fo 10 days this year and absolutely loved it. It was a marvellous experience in what I would describe as traditional camping. A very friendly ..." More

Tregenna Castle Hotel
"General review: this is a fantastic hotel i wouldn't hesitate to book again

Date visited: 2009-11-28 ..." More

Lower Penderleath Campsite
"We paid £31.50 a night for a family of four which we thought was expensive given that the campsite seemed "tired and outdated" and the toilet and shower facilites not ..." More

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"Go to St Ives for New Years Eve. Maybe it was because we just werent expecting it but the sight of 10,000 people in various stages of fancy dress ..." More

St Ives Reviews (26)

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West Cornwall offers a holiday venue that is like nowhere else in the UK. The whole peninsular is a haven for walkers, photographers, artists and writers giving inspiration through spectacular scenery, unspoilt beauty and antiquities which are dramatic reminders of our rich heritage.

Famous for its wealth of ancient monuments and mining heritage sites, its artistic traditions and working fishing communities, it is a living landscape marked by signs of its Celtic past. There is a captivating atmosphere of mystery and romance throughout West Cornwall that is hard to find anywhere else in Britain. It is generated by the areas stunning natural beauty and by the sense of timelessness that clings to the rugged moorland and to the awesome Atlantic coastline.

The beaches of West Cornwall deserve the accolade of being the 'Best and most beautiful in the West'. The choice of beaches suits everyonefs needs, you can simply sunbath on silky soft sand and swim in crystal clear seas that match the best the Mediterranean offers. If you are looking for water sports then you can ride the Atlantic swell with surfboard and bodyboard. West Cornwall has the only two UK members of the 'Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club', St Ives Bay and Mounts Bay. St Ives has also been voted 'Best Seaside Resort in the UK' by the prestigious US published 'British Heritage' Magazine.

Home of St Michaels Mount and the Tate Gallery at St Ives, the Lands End peninsular offers a variety of experiences for every season - from the flowers of early Spring, through lively summer festivals to the dazzling lights of Christmas and New Year.

Beyond all of this lies the untouched wilderness of the Atlantic coast and the granite moorlands with their wealth of wildlife. Explore it and discover... The West Cornwall Experience. Population 12,000

Attraction

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Leach Pottery
Penwith Galleries
St Ives Society of Artists Old Mariners Church
Tate Gallery St Ives

Camping

Ayr Holiday Park
Little Trevarrack Tourist Park
Lower Penderleath Campsite
Polmanter Tourist Park
Trevalgan Holiday Farm

Caravan Park

Balnoon Camping Site

Church

St Ives Parish Church

Classes

St Ives School of Painting
Yoga - St Ives Alternative Energy

Club

The Isobar

Cottage

Cornish Traditional Cottages
Farm & Cottage Holidays
Samarkand
The Old Primary School Cottage and Apartment
Trispen

Dentist

Burgess, Adams & Holden
Pearly Whites Dental Surgery

Doctor

The Stennack Surgery

Estate Agent

Harding Laity & Co
Harper Property Sales & Management
Miller & Co
Portman Brian & Co
South West Estates
Yates Estate Agents

Health and Fitness Club

Evolution

Holiday Park

John Fowler Parks
St Ives Holiday Village

Inn

Howards Hotel
Western Hotel

Pub and Bar

Black Bull
Blue Bar
Castle Inn
Cornish Arms
Croft
Golden Galleon

Golden Lion
Lounge
Queens Head
Seven Wives
Sloop Inn
The Mustard Tree
Unicorn
Western Hotel

Restaurant

Alba Restaurant
Beach Restaurant
Becks
Blue Bar
Boskerris Hotel
Pickled Fish
Russets
Sims
Sloop Inn
The Wave
Tregenna Castle Hotel

School

St I A School

St Ives Infants School
St Ives School
St Ives School of Painting
St Uny’s C of E Primary School

Self-Catering

Boutique Beach House
Cornish Traditional Cottages
Farm & Cottage Holidays
Samarkand
St Ives Holiday Village
The Old Primary School Cottage and Apartment
Trevore

Solicitor

Robinson Le Grice
Vivian Thomas & Jervis

Taxi

Gregs Taxis
St Ives Cars

Vet

S T Putnam

Sports Clubs

St Ives RFC (Rugby Union)

Shops

Boots
Printmakers Gallery
St Ives Pottery Gallery

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Brooks Smith Gallery
Cornish Bakehouse
Pengenna Pasties
The Oven Door Bakery
Harvey Bros Butchers
Matthew Stevens Fishmongers
Bumbles Tea Room
Jus Deserts Ltd
Cobblestones Coffee House
Yellow Canary
Cornish Candy Shoppe
Countys Confectionery Cornish Fudge Shop
Kellys of Bodmin
Kuiama Craft
The Painted Bird
The Glass Tree
The Shell Shop
Ocean Pearl Ltd
The Potters Shop
Lower Deck
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The Golden Galleon
The Plumbline Gallery
African Connection
Gothic Angel Gallery
Belgrave Gallery
Orchard Gallery
The Salt House Gallery
Waterside Gallery
Gallery 38
St Ives Fine Arts
Blue Harbour Gallery
Emanuel Gallery
New Millenium Gallery
Penhaven Gallery
Fat Willys Surf Shack
Chocolat!
St Ives Image

Activities

St Ives Boats(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Penhalwyn Trekking Centre(Riding)

Places to Stay near St Ives

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Western Hotel (0.05 miles)

Western Hotel

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It is situated in the centre of the picturesque fishing village of St Ives making it an ideal base for exploring the many attractions of the West Cornwall peninsula. ... More

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The Queens Hotel (0.06 miles)

The Queens Hotel
We have just re-furbished the 5 bedrooms on the 2nd floor of this central hotel. The rooms are spacious and light in keeping with the look and feel of St Ives, with local art on ... More | visit website
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Pedn-Olva Hotel (0.11 miles)

Pedn-Olva Hotel

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The hotel is unique in every way from its visual impact to the location itself. Some say that it is as close as you can be to floating on the ... More

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Carlyon Guest house (0.15 miles)

Carlyon Guest house
Just metres from the award winning Porthminster Beach, Carlyon Guest House offers cooked breakfasts and impressive views of the Celtic Sea. The guest house has a traditional restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The rooms at Carlyon are ... More | visit website
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St Ives Bay Hotel (0.15 miles)

St Ives Bay Hotel
One of the best located hotels in St Ives, our hotel offers an elevated position overlooking the golden sands of Porthminster Beach, and this attractive hotel commands superb panoramic views across the bay. A string ... More | visit website
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Coastguard View (0.16 miles)

Coastguard View
A Fantastic Location & new to the self-catering market this spacious 3 star, 2 bedroom apartment has a stunning sea view from the balcony towards the Coastguard Station and is situated 150yards from the coastal ... More | visit website
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Tregony Guest House (0.17 miles)

Tregony Guest House
Tregony Guest House is a Enjoy England 4 Star Rated accommodation in the heart of St. Ives in Cornwall. It has also been awarded a Silver Award from Enjoy England. It enjoys a central location ... More | visit website
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LordRyans (0.23 miles)

LordRyans
We are a large Victorian house on four floors where we provide good quality budget accommodation in a cool and relaxed setting. LordRyans is situated just a couple of minutes walk from Porthmeor beach and ... More | visit website
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Chy-An-Albany Hotel (0.27 miles)

Chy-An-Albany Hotel

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Looking out across beautiful St Ives Bay, this Edwardian hotel offers bright, modern rooms and a restaurant serving freshly caught fish and local produce. It also has free Wi-Fi and free ... More

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Tregenna Castle Hotel (0.49 miles)

Tregenna Castle Hotel

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Tregenna Castle stands within its own magnificent estate with panoramic views of the historic fishing port and bay of St. Ives. The hotel preserves the very best of those days gone ... More

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